infudi

Infudi is a term used in speculative discourse to denote a hypothetical process or device that enables seamless integration of external information into an existing cognitive framework or data system.

The word is derived from infundere, Latin for "to pour into," and the suffix -i, a convention used in imagined technologies to label theoretical constructs. In these contexts, infudi can refer to tools, protocols, or materials that perform rapid knowledge infusion, memory consolidation, or multimodal data fusion while preserving system coherence and traceability.

In artificial intelligence and cognitive science discussions, infudi is discussed as a metaphor for continual learning techniques that aim to absorb new information without catastrophic forgetting, through mechanisms such as schema alignment and provenance-aware integration. Proponents emphasize the potential to enhance adaptability while maintaining reliability, whereas critics note the challenges of data quality, security, and epistemic humility.

In fiction, infudi devices appear as compact modules or implants that enable characters to access and merge large information streams, often raising questions about identity, autonomy, and information ethics. There is no widely adopted real-world technology named infudi; the term remains chiefly within theoretical, educational, or fictional contexts. Related topics include continual learning, data fusion, and knowledge infusion.